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entertainment8 days ago•2 min saved

SVU Season 28 Premiere: J. Smith-Cameron Joins as Jury Consultant Gwen Sharpe

J. Smith-Cameron joins Law & Order: SVU Season 28 as recurring guest star Gwen Sharpe, a jury consultant who becomes a confidant to Olivia Benson. The season premiere, titled 'Volition,' addresses real-world consent laws regarding voluntary intoxication, mirroring the Cornell 7 case. Smith-Cameron describes the character as having a complex, personal history with the justice system, while the episode features a controversial legal maneuver by Benson to secure a conviction.

via TVLine|

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entertainment4 months ago•19 min saved

First Female Showrunner Revitalizes Law & Order: SVU, Fostering Teamwork Over Toxicity

Variety reports that SVU’s season, led by Michele Fazekas—the show’s first female showrunner in 26 years—has ditched major toxicity and fostered a cohesive, energized team. Fazekas joined with Mariska Hargitay, Brenna Malloy, Kelli Giddish, and a refreshed writers’ room to center survivors’ perspectives with sharper writing and collaboration, delivering a season that feels fresh and more authentic than before. Fazekas also directed multiple episodes and helped shepherd finales written in the rain, underscoring a renewed sense of excellence and teamwork behind the iconic series.

via Variety|

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